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Comment by KS Dad on October 9, 2011 at 4:58pm

Keenan- We got the "box" about the second week of Boot Camp. (gave me a lump in my throat) He's an E-1, seaman recruit until he graduates from boot camp. Depending on what his contract says, he may be an E-3 after he graduates like my son's contract said. My son got his crows (E-4, Petty Officer 3rd class) when he graduated A school, also in his contract. He got part of his signing bonus after he graduated power school and the rest after he graduated from prototype. It's a 2 year process at the quickest. He was offered a bonus plus advancement to E-5 while on deployment making the bonus money tax free. The Navy's nuke track is long and mentally and emotionally very tough. There's a high failure rate but if you work hard and really want it you can succeed. Emphasis on really WANT it. There are some really smart guys that don't make it and some fairly average guys who do. Good luck to your son and ask your questions here. There's a lot of great dad's who are always willing to help.

Comment by Keenan Wayne Causey on October 9, 2011 at 4:29pm

Son just finished his first week of bootcamp, can anyone tell me when they will give him his ratings for specialty. Also have not received his box of stuff yet with his mailing address.

 

Comment by KS Dad on October 8, 2011 at 8:13pm

Navy eyes fewer recruits and recruiters ... article in Navy Times. My how times have changed since my son went in in 2009! There are some hard times ahead for a lot of Sailors.

...But as end strength declines, the need for recruits and recruiters declines.

Still, the Navy has plenty of jobs that need young recruits.

Topping the list are the usual suspects: nuclear power ratings. The list also includes special warfare operator and special operations ratings, as well as aviation rescue swimmers, cryptologic and information systems technicians, and intelligence specialists...

Comment by proud dad Nuke sailor on September 25, 2011 at 7:15pm

John Sounds like we are in the same boat, I haven't heard anything about December graduation either. Hopefully my son will be able to go with us on the Christmas cruse.

Comment by Richard Arnold on September 22, 2011 at 4:30pm

Hi All, son is in Charlston, finished and waiting to head to groton next

Comment by old Lt on September 18, 2011 at 10:06am

Thank R!

Comment by proud dad Nuke sailor on September 18, 2011 at 9:51am

Next month we are visiting the Nimitz museum located in Fredericksburg Texas. Lots of history there we are also attending the Octoberfest there. I found out this past week that I am going to be a grandfather my oldest daughter is expecting. Time flies when you are having fun. My son did not complain about being tired during power school or A school, he is saying that the hours are long during prototype but he is loving what he is doing.

Comment by Ric Pallson on September 18, 2011 at 9:47am

Sub volunteer -- hope it works out well for you -- /me/ know nothing about current staffing needs for subs, my daughter is surface nuke.

 

 

Comment by Ric Pallson on September 18, 2011 at 9:41am

@ old Lt

Bless his saintly soul.

And the lucky mate.

R

Comment by proud dad Nuke sailor on September 18, 2011 at 9:25am

My son is going threw prototype right now. I have been reading the comments from other parents. My son is also a sub volunteer, my son is telling me that most of the sub volunteers do not get put on subs due to the availability. we are trying to get together with a family cruise for christmas. We have allowed for the needs of the navy in case of a change. hopefully will be in the bahamas during christmas my youngest daughter is also going.

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